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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.39, 897.20 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.39, 897.20 and 440.64 is: 607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.39 : 897.20 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.39/897.20 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.39x = 897.20 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.39x = 395,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,347.50/650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.86

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